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Home Office urged to record migrant exits from UK

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:30
Labour MP Clive Betts warns the UK border system will "continue to fail" without proper exit checks.
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Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:11
A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.
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After-work drinks in decline outside London, peers told

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:42
A Lords committee hears Thursday is the new Friday for city-centre workers - but only in the capital.
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Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:31
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
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Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:28
Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.
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Reform UK picks ex-police officer to lead council

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 13:32
Sean Matthews, who served in the Met, says it is an "honour" to lead Lincolnshire County Council.
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Council staff warned 'join union' after Reform win

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:03
Reform has vowed to take away flexible working practices and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:24
The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says she wants to focus on her parliamentary role.
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Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:24
The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says she wants to focus on her parliamentary role.
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More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 07:47
The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.
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Mayor pledges delivery after 'difficult first year'

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 06:34
"What we need to see from the government is delivery, delivery, delivery," says Claire Ward.
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Labour MPs signal rebellion over welfare cuts

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 23:01
A number of Labour MPs say they will vote against the government's proposed welfare reforms.
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Calls to suspend councillor over 'Hitler' post

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:52
Two Lancashire Labour MPs condemn a post on a newly elected councillor's Facebook page.
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Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says watchdog

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:11
The cost of housing asylum seekers is expected to reach £15.3bn over 10 years, the National Audit Office says.
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Reform UK is a 'cult', says suspended councillor

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 15:39
Donna Edmunds was suspended from the party last week over a post on social media.
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Criminals who skip sentencing could face more jail time

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 15:38
A new bill providing powers for judges to punish offenders will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.
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Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 15:36
The call from MPs in northern England and the Midlands comes after a disastrous set of local election results.
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Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:27
In a blow to the government's clean energy ambitions, a company cancels a huge windfarm off Yorkshire.
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PM defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:03
During PMQs, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Sir Keir to "listen to his own party and change course".
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Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:38
Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.
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